Part 8 outlines how the feminist perspective emphasizes connections
as the basis of personal empowerment and almost mandates, when
appropriate, a type of relationship in which the therapist must
cross traditional boundaries and engage in authentic dual relationships
with clients. In chapter 29, Greenspan provides a powerful critique of
therapists as authoritative distanced experts and the misuse of the term
“boundaries” to justify the culturally based, masculine bias in therapy.
She emphasizes the importance of compassion, trust, and safe connection to facilitate healing. Next, Walker (chapter 30) presents a series
of challenging vignettes in which boundary crossings by the therapist
seem essential for the effective therapy with victims of domestic violence,
abuse, and other traumas.

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